A common question arises when a wheelchair user develops a pressure injury. They want to know if it is advisable to sit before the pressure injury is completely healed. The answer will depend on many things including the type of cushion they intend to sit on and their ability to Read More
Pressure ulcers present a problem to many patients. (NAPS) Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019 6:44 am | Updated: 2:30 am, Tue Apr 9, 2019. By NAPS, North American Precis Syndicate But new technology can dramatically curb the pressure ulcer pandemic by Margaret Doucette, D.O. (NAPSI)—American healthcare, renowned for pioneering new technology to save Read More
The International Seating Symposium (ISS) is currently taking place in Pittsburgh, PA. This premier wheelchair seating event showcases the latest in wheelchairs, positioning devices, assistive devices and several wheelchair cushions. No wheelchair component is as critical in preventing pressure injury as the wheelchair cushion. It is the medium between the Read More
When cushion manufacturers claim their cushions treat and prevent pressure injury, the consumer needs to consider the facts on exactly what a cushion can and cannot do as well as how pressure injury occurs. Pressure sores (also called pressure injury) are caused by constant un-relieved pressure to skin and tissue Read More
When cushion manufacturers claim, their cushions treat and prevent pressure injury, the consumer needs to consider the facts on exactly what that cushion can and cannot do as well as how pressure injury happens. Pressure sores (also called pressure injuries, bed sores, or pressure ulcers) are caused by constant unrelieved Read More
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) has designated November 17, 2016 as World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day and is urging states to join the effort and raise awareness about the need to prevent pressure injuries. As of October 1st, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, and the District of Columbia have Read More
Permobile has a smart phone app that is called the virtual seating coach which is to be used by people that have a Permobile power wheelchair with a tilt/recline option. The app has programmed recommendations for the user to reposition while sitting in power wheelchairs. It reminds the client to Read More
A pressure ulcer is a devastating condition. They occur when the constant pressure applied to skin and tissue goes unrelieved for extended periods of time. This is why the doctors, nurses and therapists talk about the importance of doing pressure lifts and weight shifts very often to relieve this compression. Read More
It is well known that people in wheelchairs are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is also well known that in order to prevent pressure ulcers the skin and tissue must have regular pressure relief to re-establish circulation. The Mayo clinic website states “Position changes are key to preventing Read More
To derive any benefit from a session with a pressure mapping system in a seating evaluation there are some basic elements that must be considered. The pressure mapping system must be calibrated. If it is out of calibration the results are worthless because they can be off by as much Read More